Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia and Yemen Redesignated and Extended for 18 Months

On July 6, 2021, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejando Mayorkas announced an 18-month extension and re-designation of Yemen for TPS through March 3, 2023. Current beneficiaries re-registering under the extension of TPS for Yemen must re-register in a timely manner during the 60-day registration period that runs from July 9, 2021, through September 7, 2021, to ensure they keep their TPS and work authorization without a gap. Eligible individuals who do not have TPS may submit an initial Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, during the initial registration period that runs from July 9, 2021, through the full length of the re-designation period. Applicants are also eligible to apply for TPS-related Employment Authorization (EAD) and for travel authorization.

On July 19, 2021, Secretary Mayorkas announced an 18-month extension and redesignation of Somalia for TPS for 18 months through March 17, 2023. Current beneficiaries re-registering under the extension of TPS for Somalia must do so in a timely manner during the 60-day registration period that will be announced in the Federal Register notice, to ensure they keep their TPS and work authorization without a gap. Eligible individuals who do not have TPS may submit an initial Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, during the initial registration period that will run from the publication date of the Federal Register notice, through the full length of the re-designation period.  Applicants are also eligible to apply for TPS-related Employment Authorization (EAD) and for travel authorization.